Texas bipartisanship under pressure in budget clash
The Texas Senate bypassed its two thirds rule to pass a 176.5 billion dollar budget amid party line divisions. Lt. Gov. Dewhurst and 19 Republicans supported the measure with Democrats backing contingent Rainy Day Fund provisions, while critics warned it undermines long standing Senate norms and minority protections. The split underscores shifting dynamics as Democrats constitute a smaller share of both chambers and Governor Perry pursues a Tea Party aligned fiscal stance.
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Today in History 132nd day of 2011 highlights
Highlights include 1780 Charleston capture, 1949 Berlin blockade end, 2002 Carter visits Cuba. Births cover Lear Nightingale Hepburn Berra Bacharach Carlin Byrne Hawk Biggs. Sports note notes Cabrera unassisted triple play in 2008. SC secession 1860 readmission 1868. Quote by Yogi Berra.
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Baytown CCPD renewal urged with voter thanks and outline
A Baytown message thanks voters for supporting the Crime Control and Prevention District and urges a renewal for five more years. It explains the 1/8 percent sales tax funds 15 officers, vehicle replacements, and technology upgrades including in-car laptops and license plate recognition, with recent vehicle recoveries cited.
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Citizens urged to vote for Baytown improvements on May 14
A Baytown Sun letter calls fellow citizens to vote in the upcoming election to preserve the CCPD, fund bonds, and cover improvements entirely by Baytown residents. The writer notes nonresidents pay sales tax and urges support on May 14, 2011.
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Baytown CCPD Funding Vote Urged by Volunteer Board
A Baytown volunteer board member urges voter support for a five year extension of the CCPD funding through a 0.125 percent sales tax. The district funds 15 officers including the Hot Spot team and Commercial Vehicle Enforcement, with a force of about 140, overseen by a volunteer board rather than the city.
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Vote to renew FCPEMS and CCPD districts
City voters are urged to renew the Fire Control Prevention and Emergency Medical Service District and the Crime Control and Prevention District to maintain a 12.5 cent sales tax. The districts have funded 15 police officers 23 police vehicles 50 mobile data terminals two fire engines four ALS ambulances and upgrades to EMS radios and a training facility. A no vote would lay off 15 officers and force firefighting equipment purchases from the general fund.
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Vote No on Baytown Recall for Scott Sheley
A Baytown Sun affidavit filed April 26 seeks a recall vote to remove Councilman Scott Sheley. The piece notes accusations lack specific examples and argues the recall is politically motivated and harmful to due process.
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Contact details for Baytown Sun staff and political reps are listed. Readers are invited to submit signed letters up to 250 words and guest columns up to 500 words with a return address and phone number for publication consideration.
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Miss your paper call Baytown Sun redelivery line by 9 a.m. weekdays or 11 a.m. Sundays. Circulation department hours run Tuesday through Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sundays 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Board includes Editor/Publisher Janie Gray, Advertising Director Angie Pagel, Community member Jay Eshbach.
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